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Seaboard Triumph Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seaboard Triumph Foods has a mixed safety record: 39 violations across 20 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty38% serious
$132,017
OSHA penalties
39
Violations cited
20
OSHA inspections
$331,807
Back wages owed

Seaboard Triumph Foods in Sioux City, IA has been the subject of 20 OSHA workplace inspections and 39 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $132,017. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $331,807 in back wages owed to 413 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Seaboard Triumph Foods 20 times over 8 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 39 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $331,807 in back wages owed to 413 affected workers. For comparison, The Boeing Company in North Charleston, SC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection
38.5%
of violations were serious
99%
of penalized employers rank lower
$331,807
in back wages recovered

How Seaboard Triumph Foods compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Seaboard Triumph Foods runs far above peers (8.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$132,017 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($132,017) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $132,017 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Seaboard Triumph Foods

The federal enforcement record for Seaboard Triumph Foods in Sioux City, IA includes 20 OSHA inspections and 39 violations, translating to 1.95 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 15 (38.5%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $231,961 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $132,017 - a 43.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $6,601. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (8.6x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $331,807 in back wages owed to 413 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2017-09-14 to 2026-01-08, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

20

First Inspection

2017-09-14

Last Inspection

2026-01-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,601

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 20 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $6,601 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

38.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

24

Other-Than-Serious

61.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$231,961

Current Penalty Amount

$132,017

Penalty Reduction

43.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$463,824

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $99,944 from the initial assessment of $231,961. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$331,807
Employees Affected
413
WHD Violations
414
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$803
Avg Back Wages per Case
$331,807

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Seaboard Triumph Foods owed $331,807 in back wages to 413 employees across 1 case and 414 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Seaboard Triumph Foods compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Seaboard Triumph Foods Industry Avg
Inspections 20 2.5
Violations 39 7.8
Total Penalty $132,017 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,601 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seaboard Triumph Foods safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Seaboard Triumph Foods's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 39 violations across 20 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Seaboard Triumph Foods have? ▼
Seaboard Triumph Foods has 39 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $132,017.
How many OSHA inspections has Seaboard Triumph Foods had? ▼
Seaboard Triumph Foods has had 20 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-14 and the most recent on 2026-01-08. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Seaboard Triumph Foods? ▼
Seaboard Triumph Foods has been assessed $132,017 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $231,961 (a 43.1% reduction). Additionally, $331,807 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Seaboard Triumph Foods have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Seaboard Triumph Foods has 15 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Seaboard Triumph Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Seaboard Triumph Foods, resulting in $331,807 in back wages owed to 413 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Seaboard Triumph Foods operate in? ▼
Seaboard Triumph Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311611). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Seaboard Triumph Foods owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Seaboard Triumph Foods owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $331,807 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Seaboard Triumph Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Seaboard Triumph Foods's total OSHA penalty of $132,017 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (8.6x the average). The employer has 20 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Boeing Company in North Charleston, SC is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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